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Lake Nacimiento

California · 2,956 residents · 10.491 sq mi
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Lake Nacimiento has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,101. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $382,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,956
+36%since 2000
from 2,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+7%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Lake Nacimiento
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,101
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,116
+54%since 2000
from $22,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,745
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+118%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,929)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(159)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(414)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,255)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(492)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other6.2%(182)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,440)
Diversity Score
49
+156%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Nacimiento, California?

Lake Nacimiento, California has about 2,956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Nacimiento, California?

The typical household in Lake Nacimiento, California earns about $72,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Nacimiento, California expensive?

In Lake Nacimiento, California, the median home is worth about $382,000, and the typical rent is about $1,745 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Nacimiento, California?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Nacimiento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Nacimiento, California?

About 7.5% of people in Lake Nacimiento, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Nacimiento, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Nacimiento, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,504 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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